Solar Power Profile - Bowen, QLD 4805
More than 2344 homes in postcode 4805 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bowen, Rose Bay, Binbee, Bogie, Brisk Bay, Delta, Gumlu, Guthalungra, Merinda and Queens Beach.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,116 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 82,137 kWh per day, or 29,980 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,246,500.875 per year.
Bowen and 4805 are also doing their bit for the planet too because this amount of solar power has reduced the yearly carbon footprint for the area by 21,885.4 tonnes. To put this into perspective, that's the equivalent amount of yearly carbon dioxide captured and sequestered by 324,114 trees, or it's equivalent to 182,378,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4805
132nd
State Wide
418th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Bowen
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bowen: Bowen Australian Saltworks - approx. 2.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Bowen, 4805
Bowen Demographics
Bowen and the postcode of 4805 has a total population of 10111 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 4831 households in Bowen, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1344 per week per household.
About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bowen is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Bowen, the average household could save 12.42% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $106732 saving over the lifetime of their loan, assuming they put the electricity savings toward their home loan, a $500,000 loan, with a 4% interest rate over 30 years. Electricy cost savings from an average solar system is approximately 3.2% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bowen is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Bowen
BINBEE QLD 4805 is a small town located in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. Despite its small size, the town boasts a number of unique features and attractions. One of the most notable landmarks in the area is Mount Coolon, a mountain range located just a short distance from the town.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, BINBEE QLD 4805 is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town's location in the heart of Queensland's sunny Whitsunday Region makes it an ideal location for solar energy installation. Solar panels installed in BINBEE QLD 4805 can be positioned to take full advantage of the area's abundant sunshine, maximizing solar yields and minimizing shading issues.
By installing solar panels in BINBEE QLD 4805, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy. Solar power is a great way to reduce energy costs and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. For those interested in solar power installation, there are a number of reputable solar installers in the area who can provide expert advice and installation services.